and saw some foolish, young men. I noticed one of them had no wisdom.
Those who are guilty of adultery watch for the night, thinking, ‘No one will see us,’ and they keep their faces covered.
Learning your words gives wisdom and understanding for the foolish.
The teachings of the Lord are perfect; they give new strength. The rules of the Lord can be trusted; they make plain people wise.
“You fools, how long will you be foolish? How long will you make fun of wisdom and hate knowledge?
Fools will die because they refuse to listen; they will be destroyed because they do not care.
They make the uneducated wise and give knowledge and sense to the young.
Wise people speak with understanding, but people without wisdom should be punished.
Those who work their land will have plenty of food, but the one who chases empty dreams is not wise.
Fools will believe anything, but the wise think about what they do.
Fools are rewarded with nothing but more foolishness, but the wise are rewarded with knowledge.
Enthusiasm without knowledge is not good. If you act too quickly, you might make a mistake.
Whip those who make fun of wisdom, and perhaps foolish people will gain some wisdom. Correct those with understanding, and they will gain knowledge.
The wise see danger ahead and avoid it, but fools keep going and get into trouble.
I passed by a lazy person’s field and by the vineyard of someone with no sense.
My son, pay attention to my wisdom; listen to my words of understanding.
My son, keep your father’s commands, and don’t forget your mother’s teaching.
A man who takes part in adultery has no sense; he will destroy himself.
You who are uneducated, seek wisdom. You who are foolish, get understanding.
She says to those who are uneducated, “Come in here, you foolish people!
The Lord says, “My people are foolish. They do not know me. They are stupid children; they don’t understand. They are skillful at doing evil, but they don’t know how to do good.”
Jesus said, “Do you still not understand?